JOHNSTOWN, PA – [Diocesan Carpatho-Rusyn Heritage Working Group ] Carpatho-Rusyn Day in North America is October 26. It commemorates an event in 1918 when Carpatho-Rusyns, along with representatives of twenty-one stateless peoples, gathered in Independence Hall in Philadelphia and signed a Declaration of Common Aims. This was the first occasion in modern times when Carpatho-Rusyns were recognized as a distinct nationality by neighboring peoples and by the United States government.

JOHNSTOWN, PA - [Diocesan Chancery] -- With profound sadness the Diocesan Chancery announces that + Very Rev. Fr. John Thomas Blaschak , age 92,  reposed in the Lord peacefully on Monday October 7, 2024

Born in Johnstown, PA on June 25, 1932, Thomas was the youngest son, and third youngest child of nine siblings born to Daniel Blaschak and Mary (Pida) Blaschak. Thomas was first and foremost devoted to his Orthodox Christian faith. After serving in the army as Private First Class during the end of the Korean Occupation from February 12, 1953, to February 11, 1955, he attended Christ the Savior Seminary to become a priest and was ordained on July 5, 1959. On June 27, 1959, he married Magdelene Kuzmiak of Conemaugh, who predeceased him on May 20, 2018, after more than 58 years of marriage. Fr. Tom first served the mission parish in Washington, D.C., and then McKeesport, Lansford, and Hawk Run. He was a devout member of the congregation of St. John’s Orthodox Church in Hermitage.

JOHNSTOWN, PA -- The schedule of His Eminence, Metropolitan Gregory of Nyssa for October 2024 has been released by the Diocesan Chancery.

JOHNSTOWN, PA -- [Diocesan Chancery]  The National Junior American Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Youth (Jr. ACRY) is excited to announce the upcoming annual Fall Encounter at Camp Nazareth, scheduled for November 8th to 10th, 2024. Our children need time together with their brothers and sisters in Christ and this event promises to be an enriching experience for Orthodox youth aged 8 to 18 from across the diocese, offering a unique opportunity for spiritual growth, fellowship, and fun in the beautiful setting of Camp Nazareth in Mercer, PA.

JOHNSTOWN, PA  [Diocesan Chancery] --  Calling all Diocesan Camp Nazareth Alumni (current and former campers, volunteers, clergy and staff) who are Seniors in college or older!!  Camp is hosting an Alumni Weekend October 11-13, 2024 at the Camp.

There'll be time for hanging out, hiking, visiting the Gift Shop, for stories and getting to know each other, and for prayer and church services.  Entertainment, a guest speaker and an alumni forum are also a part of the schedule.  We have a few surprises for you as well!